Cement and concrete is the backbone of infrastructure
development and it is important that engineers have a clear
understanding of issues involved not only with cement, hydration and
strength development, but also porosity, permeability and
durability. With the basic framework using Ordinary Portland Cement,
the course focuses on developing the subject in light of advances in
chemical and mineral admixtures. Though the subject matter is
approached from the point of view of the concrete science, the fact
that paste made with OPC alone or in combination with other
cementitious materials, is almost never used in the field is not
light of. Illustrative examples from actual applications will be
included to show the applications of the scientific principles.

COURSE DETAIL

Week

Topics

1.

General

2.

Introduction

3.

Portland Cement Based Paste System

4.

Portland Cement Based Paste System (Contd.)

5.

Mineral Admixtures

6.

Mineral Admixtures (Contd.)

7.

Paste & Concrete

8.

Paste & Concrete (Contd.)

PREREQUISITES

No prerequisites. Only the fundamental knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at the level of first year of Engineering courses will be required.